HISTORY

OF

CASTLEDERG MASONIC LODGE NO. 799

“Recordings of the past, for Living the Future”

Table of Contents

Introduction

Freemasonry in the Castlederg district since 1793

Outline History Castlederg Masonic Lodge No. 799.

Construction of Parish/Masonic Hall

Worship Masters for each year of the Lodge since 1887.

Other relevant information recorded in the year it took place.

The names of Brethren of Lodge No. 799 who held Office in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone & Fermanagh and the year they were in these Offices.

Members of Castlederg Masonic Lodge since 1887

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FREEMASONRY IN CASTLEDERG AND SURROUNDING AREA

Foreword

Ready access to information is one of the expectations of today’s fast moving world.

Business and organisations are expected to have available the means of easy discovery of detail about their life and structure.

It was with these thoughts in mind our initial task was to set about compiling some information on the Past Master’s of Castlederg Masonic Lodge No. 799.

As we researched this detail we soon discovered how the Warrant of Lodge No. 799 came to rest in the town of Castlederg and other relevant pointers to our Lodge’s history.

We trust our work will be an invaluable source of information not only to newly Initiated Brethren but to all the members of the Lodge and indeed to anyone else who may be interested in the story of Lodge 799.

We acknowledge the assistance of R.W. Bro. Norman Humes, J.P. recently appointed Prov. Ass. Grand Master of Tyrone & Fermanagh and Past Master of Lodge 799. W.Bro. James A. Emery, Past Master of Lodge 799. W.Bro. Andrew McDermott Past Master of Lodge 332 Omagh, Bro. Nigel Bogle of Lodge 799 and Miss Rebecca Hayes, Archivist at the Freemason’s Hall Dublin.

We dedicate this publication to the memory of all the Past Masters of Castlederg Masonic Lodge who have been called to the Grand Lodge Above.

* Proceeds from any sales will be donated to Castlederg Masonic Lodge Widows Fund or any other Masonic Charity.

V.W.Bro. W.J. Harron J.P. V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble B. Th. (Rev. Canon)

March 2008.

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We have discovered ample evidence of the workings of Freemasonry in the Castlederg area since 1793.

A report in THE NORTHERN STAR Newspaper published on the 16th January 1793. States “A meeting of the General Committee of the Free and Accepted Masons of the County of Tyrone was held in the Committee Rooms in Dungannon on the 6th January 1793 to determine what conduct should be pursued as Masons and Citizens at this momentous crisis”. One of the five Lodges named is No. 664 Killeter. The Worshipful Master is given as William Caldwell and the Lodge was said to have 26 Members. An entry from Grand Lodge Minutes of 2nd October 1794 states how Grand Lodge. “Ordered a Warrant No. 799 to Robert Kile, William Robb and Jon Matthews, to hold a Lodge in Lislaird, Co. Tyrone. A document published by The County Tyrone General Masonic Committee displayed in the present Castlederg Lodge Room refers to Thomas Porter being Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 799 in the year 1799. Correspondence between this Lodge and Grand Lodge reveals how the Lodge had recurring difficulties in meeting its debts to Grand Lodge. It would also appear that the Lodge administration was poor, as in year 1827 there was difficulty in determining just who were registered as members with Grand Lodge. A letter, held in Grand Lodge archives, dated the 24th June 1829 refers to 13 Brethren having met under the warrant of Lodge No. 799 on St. John’s day and of how the Lodge meetings were held in the kitchen of Charles Irvine, Castlederg, this Warrant was subsequently cancelled in the year 1835. A further entry from the minutes of The Grand Lodge of Ireland dated 4th February 1841 states “Read a memorial of T.H. Walsh, Hugh Harper and Henry Gay to be reformed into a Lodge of Freemasons at Lislaird near Castlederg.” In June 1841 Christopher Craig, who we mention later, was initiated into the Lodge. By the year 1855 the former financial and administration problems had returned. In 1856 the W.M. wrote to Grand Lodge stating “The Lodge hoped to liquidate its debt to Grand Lodge by next Saint John’s day, if not previously.” On the 27th December 1861, with the Lodge owing £5.13.6 in Dues to Grand Lodge Bro. Christopher Craig wrote asking for the advice of Grand Lodge in their present financial difficulties and enquiring if the warrant could be sold. He also spoke of poor attendances, infrequent meetings and how the Lodge met in his house. The Lodge’s warrant was subsequently suspended on the 2nd July 1863. In year 1872 the former Secretary wrote to Grand Lodge enquiring about the further restoration of the warrant, however this did not happen until the year 1886. The first Minute Book of Lodge 799 as it is Constituted to-day states, “that the first meeting of the Brethren interested in opening a Masonic Lodge in Castlederg was convened by Bro. H. H. Wood of Lodge No.547, by letter, dated 22nd March 1886.” The meeting was held in the Ferguson Arms Hotel on Wednesday 24th March 1886.

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The subsequent meeting was also held in the Ferguson Arms Hotel on the 2nd April, 1886, when the following were nominated to be the first Officers in the Lodge.

W.M. Bro. Wm. McErvel Lodge 332 S.W. Bro. Wm. Irwin Lodge 251 J.W. Bro. T.J. Robert Johnston Lodge 332 and 251 Hon. Sec. Bro. H.H. Wood Lodge 547 S.D. Bro. A.T. Love Lodge 332 J.D. Bro. A. Anderson Lodge 547 I.G. Bro. Jos. Hall Lodge 547

Bro. James Craig, Drumnabey who attended the meeting, intimated that he held the suspended Warrant of Lodge No. 799. It was agreed that before taking further steps, regarding a memorial for a New Warrant, a deputation consisting of Bros. McErvel, Johnston, Irwin and Wood go to W.Bro. Craig’s house inspect the Warrant and report to the next meeting to be held on the 10th April 1886. Present on that occasion were Bros. H.H. Wood, A. Anderson, J.T.R. Johnston, R.A. Todd, Wm. Irwin, J. Hall and A.T. Love. Deputation reported that they had seen the Warrant, but W.Bro. James Craig would not give it up until he was paid £6.0.0. It was ascertained from Grand Lodge that the Warrant was suspended in 1863, the sum of £5.13.6 had been due from the former Lodge. The deputation were asked to see Bro. Craig again and secure the Warrant if possible, for a sum not exceeding £4.0.0. They agreed a sum of £2.0.0.to be paid for the warrant. Subsequently a memorial to Grand Lodge for the removal of the suspension was prepared and forwarded to Grand Lodge. The following three local Lodges, 251 Strabane, 547 Newtownstewart, and 332 Omagh supported the memorial being prepared by the Castlederg Brethren.

In October 1886 the suspension was removed and the Warrant reinstated. Grand Lodge were paid the sum of £5.13.6. This being the amount of money due by the former Lodge.

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The new Masonic Lodge under Warrant No.799 was constituted in the Courthouse, Castlederg on the 4th May, 1887. The constitution deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, consisted of, W. Bro. O. T. Terman in the Chair, other Officers were W. Bro. G. Guail, Bro. A. Anderson, Bro. Major Irvine and Bro. R.G. Neilson. A letter held in the Grand Lodge archives, from the Prov. Grand Secretary states that, “He attended the meeting expecting to meet some farmers and others. To his pleasant astonishment he met well dressed farmers, gentlemen farmers and other well to do people”

The Lodge having opened in form on the first degree the Ceremony of Dedication was proceeded with after which the following Officers were Installed in accordance with Ancient Custom:

W.M. Bro. Wm. McErvel

S.W. Bro. Wm. Irwin (He never attained the Chair of Lodge 799), but held the position of Hon. Sec. until he moved in 1889 to live in Aughnacloy, to take up the position of Secretary/Manager to The Clogher Valley Railway Company, having held a similar position in the Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway Company. On leaving Castlederg, he was presented with his P.M. Jewel from Lodge 251 Strabane.

J.W. Bro. T.J. Robert Johnston. (Lodge 332 and 251)

S.D. Bro. W.H. Todd (Lodge 547). He was appointed Justice of the Peace. He was a member of Castlederg Board of Guardians for the Listymore Division. He resigned from the Lodge in the year 1917.

J.D. Bro. A. Anderson. (Lodge 547) Shop Keeper.

Hon. Sec. Bro. H.H. Wood (Lodge 547)

I.G. Bro. Wm. Graham (Lodge 547)

Dues were set at 2/- per month, “until we get out of debt.”

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CONSTRUCTION OF PARISH / MASONIC HALL

Having first met in Castlederg Courthouse, the Brethren of the Lodge sought a permanent meeting place of their own. In May 1888 it was proposed that the old gas house in Meetinghouse Lane could be regarded as suitable premises to convert into a hall, however in August this suggestion was, for some reason which is not recorded, withdrawn.

In January 1889, Brothers McCormick, Leary, Johnston and Irwin were asked to seek a suitable site, no specific suggestions were made as to its location but provisional plans were drawn up by Bro. McElwee of Londonderry and discussions entered into as suitable sites with Mr. James Anderson the local agent for the landlord, Major Smyly.

By coincidence, the hand of the Great Architect of the Universe, the Rev. James Henry Gatchell, Rector of Derg Parish had recently been Initiated into Lodge 799, it is to him belongs the credit for the construction of the Parochial Hall and the Masonic Hall under one roof, thus cementing the amicable relationship between the Parish and Freemasonry in Castlederg. It has been rightly said, “If you want to see a memorial to Rev. Gatchell, just look at the bottom of the town”.

It was typical of this devoted Pastor and dedicated Freemason, that on the 5th June 1889 he announced in open Lodge that the site had been secured, carrying a ground rent to the Smyly Estate of £2 per Annum, that Major Smyly was donating the sum of £57 and that he was personally donating £50 to the building Fund. In the 1990’s Mr. David Smyly the then Landlord generously waived the ground rent paid equally by Church and Lodge, leaving the property freehold.

Subsequently plans from W.C. Wilson of Dublin were accepted by the Church Body and the Lodge, he was paid a fee of five guineas. In 1889 tenders for the construction of the building were sought, by February 1890 no acceptable tender had been received.

The Lodge minutes record how “as we failed to get a contractor at a reasonable price we should undertake the work ourselves”. It was further agreed that each member of the Lodge should join in a guarantee to indemnify those Brethren responsible to the Ulster Bank for the loan of £300, the Lodge’s share of the cost. Unfortunately neither the minutes of the Lodge nor of the Derg Parish Select Vestry record any detail of the construction of the building, so at least this paragraph of the hall’s history must remain unwritten. Subsequently the Freemason’s hall appears in the minutes with surprising suddenness.

The New Hall was dedicated on the 15th October 1890 at 12:15 p.m. in the presence of, His Grace The Duke of Abercorn, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, along with Col. G. Grant Irvine, The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh, Major Henry Irvine The Very Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon of the Province of Tyrone and Fermanagh, together with thirty-two visiting Brethren representing Lodges 102 Lifford, 164 Londonderry, 230 Aughnacloy, 251 Strabane, 256 Donemana, 281 St. Johnston, 320 Culmore, 332 Omagh, 438 Raphoe, 547 Newtownstewart, 588 Donegal and 891 Enniskillen, no mean feat considering the difficulties of transport at that time. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our former Brethren for the provision and maintenance of the building we have today.

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WORSHIPFUL MASTERS OF CASTLEDERG MASONIC LODGE No. 799

1887 / 1888 BRO Wm. McERVEL. Spamount, Castlederg. He was a member of Lodge No. 332 and a Belfast business man who came to this area. He was a Shareholder in the Castlederg & Victoria Bridge Tramway Company. He ran a Flax scotching business along with a number of local businessmen. He formed Spamount Woollen Co. a company world famous for tweed until it closed in 1980. He served in World War 1 as a Captain in The Machine Gun Corps and was mentioned in despatches for his bravery. He presented the Lodge with a complete set of working tools. He died in May, 1924. He was also a member of Castlederg Board of Guardians.

A concert was held in Edward’s School at 7 p.m. His Grace The Duke of Abercorn The Grand Master of Ireland was in attendance with the Duchess. The purpose of the concert was to set up a Hall building fun. The profit amounted to £18.16.1 Admission was 5/- & 2/6

1889 BRO. J.T.ROBERT JOHNSTON. He was a Member of Lodge No. 251 and previously of Lodge 332 Omagh. He was Junior Warden under W.Bro. Wm. McERVEL. He was the original Trustee for The Masonic Hall. He was the Owner of The Ferguson Arms Hotel. He was presented with a Mason’s gold pendant and sovereign purse on leaving Castlederg in 1896. He received his clearance certificate in 1898.

In May 1889 the sum of £1 was forwarded to the Masonic Orphan Girl’s school

1890 BRO. THOMAS McCORMICK. Shopkeeper. Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge NO. 57 Belfast on the 7th December, 1887. He was the Hon. Secretary in the year 1892. He conferred Degrees and was made a Hon. Member in the year 1912.

On the 29th.December 1890, the Castlederg Branch of the Irish National Foresters, were granted permission to use the refreshment room in connection with their Annual Ball to be held in the Parochial Hall.

1891 BRO. WILLIAM GRAHAM. Farmer, Ballyfolliard, affiliated from Lodge 251 Strabane on the 7th September, 1887, installed Inner Guard under W.Bro. William McErvel. He died in July 1912.

During the year the walls were painted blue and a number of activities such as bazaars and concerts were held to defray the cost of the building, the concert held on the 22nd.January 1891 achieved this result. Permission was given to Rev. McCay, First Castlederg Presbyterian Church to hold a bazaar in the hall. The ante room was used as a class room by the then Castlederg High School.

1892 BRO. CHARLES S. BRACEGRIDLE. He came to Castlederg from Belfast as the first locomotive Superintendent of the Castlederg & Victoria Bridge Tramway Company. He received his E.A. Degree on the 2nd November, 1887. F.C. Degree 7th December, 1887 and his M.M. Degree, 4th April, 1888. He was Hon. Secretary of the Lodge in 1893. He died in the year 1905.

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1893 BRO. REV. WILLIAM VERNER. Clerk in Holy Orders and Rector of Termamongan Parish Church, Killeter. He received his E.A. Degree, 1st February, 1888. F.C. Degree 7th March 1888. M.M. Degree 24th May, 1888. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge in 1894. He served a second year as W.M. in 1906. Provincial Grand Chaplain from year 1897 to 1905.

During the year the Lodge purchased 30 Chairs, 3 Pedestals 1 Sideboard and 1 Hat stand at a cost of £14.16.6.

1894 BRO.REV. JAMES GATCHELL, Native of County Kildare, Clerk in Holy Orders. Rector of Derg Parish Church, Castlederg, E.A. Degree, 1st February, 1888, F.C. Degree, 7th March, 1888. M.M. Degree 24th May, 1888, this degree was conferred by Bro. Major Henry Irvine, who may have lived at Killadeas, but had family connections in Castlederg. His Clearance Certificate was issued on the 3rd June, 1897 on his moving to be the Rector of Donagheady Parish.

This year the Lodge purchased two Ashers*, two Pillars and a Lamp for the Lodge Room. * The Ashers are stones adopted in Masonry in different states. A rough stone is emblematic of man in his natural state. The smooth stone represents a man influenced by masonry now fitted to take his place in the building.

1895/1896 BRO. WILLIAM KING EDWARDS, Gentleman Farmer. Dartans House, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge No. 332 Omagh on the 7th November, 1888. He was an active member until his death in the year 1912.

New Pedestals were purchased from L. Donnell & Co Strabane at a cost of £14.16.6 A Masonic service was held on 2nd February 1895. 17/- added to collection of £9.3.0 to purchase in the name of the Lodge 2 £5 Governor’s votes in connection with the Masonic Orphan Boys School.

1897 BRO. THOMAS LEARY. Medical Doctor. Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge No. 332 Omagh on the 7th November, He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1911. Died in 1918.

1898 BRO. Wm. HAMILTON. Farmer. Dartans, Castlederg, E.A. Degree on the 2nd December, 1889, F.C. Degree on the 1st January, 1890. M.M. Degree 19th February, 1890. He was an active member until his death in the year 1911.

Insurance cover increased to £200.

1899 BRO. CHARLES JOHNSTON. Medical Doctor. Irvinestown. E.A. Degree 5th October, 1887. F.C. Degree 7th December, 1887. M.M. Degree 4th April, 1888. He was an active member until his death on the 4th May, 1921.

In this year charity collection averaged less than 2/- per communication.

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1900 BRO. W. OWENS. Tramway Conductor with Castlederg & Victoria Bridge Tramway Company. He lived in Castlederg. E.A. Degree 4th May, 1892. F.C. Degree 6th July, 1892. M.M. Degree 5th October, 1892. Active member until he received his Clearance Certificate in May, 1921.

In this year a contribution was made to the Fund for the Widows, Orphans and Families Association of the Soldiers & Sailors serving in South Africa in the Boer War.

Bro. W.J. Robb of Lislaird appointed Tyler, salary £1 per year and exempted from dues.

Secretary instructed to finance a collar and jewel of office for the Lodge Chaplain.

1901 BRO. HENRY H. WOOD. Prospect House, Killeter Road, Castlederg. He was an Auctioneer and a Local Magistrate and the owner of The Ferguson Arms Hotel in the late 1800’s. He affiliated from Lodge No. 547. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge and died in 1909. His obituary in The Tyrone Constitution stated ‘At the funeral cortege members of Castlederg Masonic Lodge preceded the hearse, each one wearing in his buttonhole a sprig of myrtle which was dropped into the grave as the coffin was lowered.’

The sum of £1.1.0 was forwarded to the Queen Victoria Memorial Fund.

1902 BRO. WILLIAM J. DAVIDSON. He came to Castlederg in 1883 as Secretary Manager to The Castlederg & Victoria Bridge Tramway Company. He affiliated from Lodge No. 547 and Lodge No. 145 on the 6th June, 1894. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from the year 1895 – 1902. He conferred Degrees in the Lodge. He was nominated for Provincial Grand Lodge Office and was Prov. Gd. Steward in 1909 and 1910. He was also was a member of the Lodge of Research 200.

At the 1915 Installation of Officers Communication he was presented with a Silver Tea Service for ‘ungrudging services’ to Lodge 799. His Photograph dressed in his District Royal Arch Regalia is hung in the Lodge Room. He was a faithful and loyal Masonic member until his death in January 1944.

1903 BRO. THOMAS MONTEITH, National School Teacher, Crew Primary School, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 7th December, 1892. F.C. Degree 3rd May, 1893. M.M. Degree 7th February, 1894. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from the year 1904 - 1907. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death in 1907.

1904 BRO. HAZLETT H. SCOTT. Gentleman, Rockwood House, Spamount, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 6th December, 1899. F.C. Degree 7th February, 1900. M.M. Degree 25th April, 1900. He was appointed a Trustee of the Hall after the death of W.Bro. T.J.R. Johnston. On his leaving Castlederg, he was presented with a Silver Tea Service, Tobacco Box, Match Box and a case of Pipes, costing £4.18.0 this was in recognition of his work for the Lodge. His death occurred during the year 1917. His daughter Mrs Norah Allen, Ballbrack, Co. Dublin presented his Apron and Jewel to the Lodge in the year 1964.

Concert held on 18th March to raise funds to purchase in the name of the Lodge 1 £5 Governor’s vote in connection with the Masonic Orphan Boy’s School and a similar vote in connection with the Masonic Orphan Girl’s School, the balance to go to the Masonic Jubilee Fund.

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1905 BRO. JOHN CROCKETT. shopkeeper and Farmer, Clare, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 5th May, 1899. F.C. Degree 7th June, 1899. M.M. Degree 4th October, 1899. He was installed in the Chair by W. Brothers McCormack and Davidson. During his year as W.M. he was married. He was Hon. Secretary 1902 and 1907 – 1910. He held the Office of P.G. Steward 1922 to 1923 and 1925 and the Office of P.G. Supt. Wks. 1928. His death was on the 11th April, 1935.

During the year a M.M. Sheet and two Lamps were purchased.

1906 W.BRO. REV. WILLIAM VERNER. In the chair for the second time, previously in 1893. His twin Daughters were drowned in 1904 at Bundoran. He later became a Rector in Killymard, Co. Donegal and was made an Honorary Member in 1920; he died on 13th October, 1924. He had a son Initiated in Lodge 799 in 1905 prior to him joining the Cape Mounted Rifles; he was given a signed photograph as identification to permit him to receive the F.C. Degree and the M.M. Degree in Cape Town. He was subsequently killed in action.

In this year a system whereby Lodge Members could purchase Governorship’s of the Masonic Orphan Boys’ School and the Masonic Orphan Girls’ School. Members to pay 1/- per month with a ballot annually to determine who would get a vote.

1907 W.BRO.WILLIAM McERVEL. He was the first W.M. of Castlederg Lodge 799 in 1887.

The Provincial Grand Lodge fined the Lodge £1.0.0., because no Officers of the Lodge were present at Provincial Grand Lodge Communications. An organ was purchased for use in the Lodge, the price was not to exceed £15.0.0. It was first used on the 3rd July, 1907. The purchase was arranged by Bro. F.M. Edmundson a member of Doagh Lodge 272 Belfast was a regular visitor at Lodge 79, he may have been a Commercial Traveller.

1908 BRO. JOSEPH YOUNG. Farmer. Killeter. E.A. Degree 2nd March, 1898. F.C. Degree 1st June, 1898. M.M. Degree 6th July, 1898. He conferred degrees in the Lodge and died in April, 1915.

During year the Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh met in Castlederg.

1909 BRO. ROBERT MOWBRAY. Medical Doctor. Drumquin. E.A. Degree 3rd February, 1897, F.C. Degree 2nd March, 1897, M.M. Degree 2nd July, 1897. He was Hon. Secretary in 1910. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1927. He died on the 8th July, 1933.

1910 BRO. JAMES McCULLY. Bank Official. Ulster Bank, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 7th November, 1906. F.C. Degree 5th December, 1906. M.M. Degree 4th February, 1907. He was promoted in the Bank and transferred during his term as W.M. Clearance Certificate granted.

1911 BRO. WILLIAM PORTER. School Teacher, Kilclean, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 3rd June, 1903. F.C. Degree 5th August, 1903. M.M. Degree 7th October, 1903. He was Hon. Secretary from 1912 to 1920. On the 11th October, 1917 he was presented with a bundle of treasury notes in recognition of his work for Lodge 799.

The Lodge was fined £1.0.0., by The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh for non attendance at Provincial Grand Lodge Communications.

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1912 BRO. JOSEPH CRAWFORD. Grocer, Publican and Farmer. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 3rd June, 1903. F.C. Degree 5th August, 1903. M.M. Degree 7th October, 1903. He died on the 3rd February, 1964.

1913 BRO. CHARLES HAMILTON. Grocer and Baker. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 1st February, 1905. F.C. Degree 3rd March, 1905. M.M. Degree 5th April, 1905. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. Young of Lodge 88 Belfast. He was Hon. Secretary in 1911. He was nominated for P.G.L. Office in 1919. He died on the 12th January, 1959.

1914 BRO. SAMUEL GAILEY. Merchant and Hotelier (Ferguson Arms) Castlederg. E.A. Degree 6th March, 1907. F.C. Degree 1st May, 1907. M.M. Degree 5th June, 1907. Clearance Certificate granted on the 3rd February, 1948.

The Ferguson Arms Hotel was the meeting place of some members of the Order who came together in 1886 with a view to forming a Masonic Lodge in Castlederg. In this year the Lodge was fined £1.0.0., for non attendance of Officers at Provincial Grand Lodge Communications.

1915 BRO. ANDREW LEITCH. Medical Doctor. Maghercreggan, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 1st September, 1909. F.C. Degree 6th October, 1909. M.M. Degree 1st December, 1909. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death in September 1930.

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh fined the Lodge £1.0.0. The reason was because no Officer of the Lodge attended any P.G.L. Communications during the year.

1916 BRO. JOHN McASKIE. Draper, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 1st June, 1910. F.C. Degree 3rd August, 1910. M.M. Degree 7th September, 1910. He resigned on the 8th January, 1940.

This year there was no Installation Dinner; the cost of it was donated to the War Fund. At the July Communication, Members of Lodges 201 Londonderry, Lodge 255 Londonderry and Lodge 547 Newtownstewart took charge of the working of the Lodge.

1917 BRO. MARCUS ANDREWS. Merchant. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 15th March, 1911. F.C. Degree 3rd May, 1911. M.M. Degree 5th July, 1911. When he was leaving Castlederg in October 1920, to open a business in Donegal Town he was presented with a cheque from the Lodge. Clearance Certificate to Lodge 588 Donegal was granted on the 7th November, 1925. Again this year the cost of the Installation Dinner was donated to the War Fund.

1918 BRO. DAVID McDOWELL. National School Teacher. Erganagh, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 19th.March 1913. F.C. Degree 7th May, 1913. M.M. Degree 4th June, 1913. A visitor Bro. Ingram, Lodge not stated conferred the degree. At the 1919 Installation W. Bro. McDowell, when he was leaving Castlederg, was presented with a cheque and a P.M. Jewel. His Clearance Certificate was granted in November 1919.

TRUSTEES were appointed this year as follows:- W. Brothers J. Crockett, M.M. Andrews, W.C. Hamilton and R.A. Scott. It was decided this year that no Member could be elected to the Office of Junior Warden until they could confer the E.A. Degree, to the Office of Senior Warden until they could confer the F.C. Degree, to the Office of Worshipful Master until they could confer the M.M. Degree, or give an explanation of each Degree.

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1919 BRO. THOMAS WATT. Shoe Merchant, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 256 Donemana on the 5th February, 1913 and received his Clearance Certificate in 1927.

The Installation Supper was re-instated this year, with a recommendation that no alcoholic beverages be served.

1920 BRO. ROBERT A. SCOTT. He was the Clerk of Castlederg Union, later Castlederg Rural District Council. E.A. Degree 4th March, 1914. F.C. Degree 6th May, 1914. M.M. Degree 3rd June, 1914. He conferred Degrees on a regular basis. He was married during his year as Worshipful Master and was presented with an “easy chair” as a wedding gift. He held the Office of Provincial Organist in 1931 and Provincial Grand Junior Warden in 1950. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death on the 26th May, 1956.

1921 BRO. WILLIAM F. HENDERSON, He was a native of Letterkenny. He was the Minister of Second Castlederg Presbyterian Church. E.A. Degree 22nd May, 1918. F.C. Degree 21st June, 1918. M.M. Degree 24th July, 1918. He held the position of Provincial Grand Chaplin in 1927/1928. He conferred Degrees on a regular basis. He died on the 24th November, 1935.

Electricity was installed in the Hall.

1922 BRO. GERALD V.F. LEARY. Medical Doctor Castlederg. During World War 1 he served in The Royal Medical Corps reaching the rank of Major. E.A. Degree 16th September, 1911. F.C. Degree 1st November, 1911. M.M. Degree 6th December, 1911. His Regalia and P.M. Jewel were returned to the Lodge in his memory by his Widow and Family. He died on the 15th July, 1971.

In this year all Lodges in Ireland were directed to remove their Warrants from Lodge rooms due to civil unrest.

1923 BRO. JAMES G. SLOAN. He was a School Teacher and the Principal of Edwards Primary School, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 7th November, 1917. F.C. Degree 5th December, 1917. M.M. Degree 9th February, 1918. He conferred Degrees on a regular basis and he was Hon. Secretary from the year 1914 until year 1954. He was Provincial Grand Organist in the year 1933. He was also a member of the Lodge of Research. He was given Honorary Membership in 1972 to mark more than fifty years membership of the Lodge. After his retirement he went to live in Belfast nearer to his family. His death was on the 17th November, 1975.

1924 BRO. GEORGE B. SLOAN. School Teacher. He was the Principal of Erganagh Primary, Castlederg. Brother of W.Bro. James G. Sloan. E.A. Degree 3rd April, 1918. F.C. Degree 19th May, 1918. M.M. Degree 21st June, 1918. He conferred Degrees and remained an active member until he received his clearance certificate on the 31st January, 1940.

1925 BRO. WILLIAM J. GORDON. Excise Officer, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 7th June, 1918. F.C. Degree 7th August, 1918. M.M. Degree 6th November, 1918. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from year 1921 to 1923. He conferred many Degrees. When he was leaving Castlederg in the year 1928 to work in England he was presented with a P.M. Jewel and a smokers cabinet. He received his Clearance Certificate in January 1928.

This year the Lodge purchased a new set of working tools costing £9.16.8.

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1926 BRO. HENRY BURNETT. Shop Assistant, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 11th October, 1917. F.C. Degree 6th March, 1918. M.M. Degree 1st May, 1918 by a Bro. from Newtownstewart 547. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death on the 10th August, 1965. In the year 1947 he formed a partnership in the Funeral Undertakers firm of Harron & Burnett. W.Bro. W.J. Harron who was the W.M. in the year 1936 was his partner in this firm.

1927 BRO. ROBERT ROULSTON. Farmer. Ballylennon, E.A. Degree 7th July, 1920, conferred by Bro. G.B. Sloan. F.C. Degree 3rd November, 1920 conferred by W. Bro, J.G. Sloan. M.M. Degree 3rd November, 1920 conferred by W. Bro. W.F. Henderson. He affiliated to Lodge 108 Portrush in October 1930. He was given his Clearance Certificate on the 4th March, 1931.

In this year a general bank account was opened in the name of the Lodge, also a bank account for Poor and Distressed Brethren.

1928 BRO. HENRY W. ROSS. Manager Ulster Bank, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 236 Baltinglass 5th December, 1923. Provincial Grand Master’s Standard Bearer 1935. He affiliated to Lodge 409 Armagh after leaving Castlederg in December 1938.

It was decided that two Past Master’s Jewels be purchased each year, one for the outgoing P.M. and the other to the longest serving P.M. who did not receive a Jewel. Bro. R.J. King made a ballot box, which he presented to the Lodge.

1929 BRO. SAMUEL McNUTT. Grocer. Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 370 Culmore, Londonderry on the 5th December, 1923. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He served as Provincial Grand Steward in 1944, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies in 1946. He held the office of Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works in 1947. He died on the 24th December, 1954.

1930 BRO. ROBERT J. KING. Special Constabulary Instructor. He later became a Building Contractor. E.A. Degree 6th February, 1924 conferred by Bro. Nicholl Lodge 320 Omagh. W.Bro. J.G. Sloan conferred his F.C. Degree on the 5th March, 1924 and on the 4th June, 1924 he also conferred his M.M. Degree. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He conferred degrees on a regular basis. He received his demit in 1952.

1931 BRO. GEORGE R. DAVIDSON. He was an Administrator with Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway Company and later with Northern Ireland Transport Board. He lived at Upper Strabane Road. He was a son of W.Bro. William J. Davidson (W.M. 1902) E.A. Degree 6th May, 1925 conferred by his Father. F.C. Degree 3rd June, 1925 conferred by W.Bro. Rev Canon W.T. Macourt (Rector of Derg Parish Church) M.M. Degree 1st July, 1925 conferred by W.Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He affiliated to Lodge 545 Belfast on the 4th April, 1928. He still continued to be an active member in his Mother Lodge conferring many Degrees. He was a member of the Lodge of Research. He held Offices in The Provincial Grand Lodge in 1936 and 1937 as Grand Steward, 1938 as Grand Director of Ceremonies, 1939 as Grand Superintendent of Works, 1941 as Senior Grand Deacon. He received his clearance certificate on the 6th June, 1965.

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1932 BRO. WILLIAM J. TRIMBLE. Draper. Main Street, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 6th May, 1920 conferred by Bro. R.J. Neilson Lodge 547 Newtownstewart. F.C. Degree 8th June, 1920 conferred by W. Bro. J.G. Sloan, M.M. Degree 6th October, 1920 conferred by W. Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He was installed as W.M. by his predecessor W. Bro. G.R. Davidson. He held Provincial Grand Lodge Offices, 1954 Director of Ceremonies, 1955 Grand Superintendent of Works, and 1958 Senior Grand Warden. He was Hon. Secretary from 1954 to 1963. He was presented with a Masonic Ring as a token of thanks for his work. To mark his fifty years continuous active membership of the Lodge his portrait was hung in the Lodge Room in February 1971. V.W.Bro. R.J. Neilson who conferred his E.A. degree was present along with many of his friends. He was a very active member of the Lodge until his death on the 15th November, 1972. Father of V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, grandfather of Bro. W.P.H. Trimble.

A carpet was purchased for the Dias bearing a compass and square design costing £19.13.11.

1933 BRO. D. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS. Clerk with the Ulster Special Constabulary, Castlederg. He was proposed for affiliation from Lodge 202 on the 2nd August, 1924. He was installed as W.M. by W. Bro. W.F. Henderson. He resigned in the year 1957.

1934 BRO. ANDREW T. YOUNG. Rate Collector and Farmer, Aghyaran, Killeter. E.A. Degree 7th June, 1918. F.C. Degree 7th August, 1918 conferred by a visitor Bro. D. Irwin Lodge not stated. M.M. Degree 6th.November 1918. He was installed as W.M. by W. Bro. W.F. Henderson. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1962 for Public services. Served on Castlederg Rural District Council and was their Chairman for many years. He died on the 22nd February, 1966. Father of W. Bro. R.K.H Young W.M. 1968

This year a contribution was given to a Fund established to build a War Memorial in Castlederg.

1935 BRO. THOMAS J. KING. Hotel Keeper, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 352 Castleblaney on the 2nd February, 1927. He was installed as W.M. by W. Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He remained an active member until his death in 1950.

1936 BRO. WILLIAM J. HARRON. General Merchant and a founder partner in the firm of Funeral Undertakers - Harron & Burnett in April 1947. Ferguson Crescent, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 491 Ballintra, County Donegal on the 1st October, 1924 and was installed as W.M. by W. Bro. G.R. Davidson. He was appointment as a Justice of the Peace in the year 1943. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death on 7th January, 1952. Father of W. Bro. W.J. Harron W.M. 1963.

1937 BRO. RICHARD ACHESON, Draper & Footwear Merchant at Main Street, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 404 Portstewart, 2nd May, 1928. He was Installed W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He received his clearance certificate on the 1st June, 1971.

1938 BRO. ROBERT SPROULE, Merchant, Killen, Castlederg, E.A. degree 6th November, 1929, conferred by W. Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. F.C. degree 5th February, 1930. M.M. Degree 5th March, 1930 conferred by W. Bro. W.F. Henderson and W. Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by W. Bro. G.R. Davidson. His appointment as a Justice of the Peace was in August 1949. He remained a very active Member until death on the 14th April, 1970.

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1939 BRO. JOHN A. THOMPSON, Farmer, Creeduff, Killen, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 4th December, 1929 conferred by W. Bro. R.J. King. F.C. Degree 5th February, 1930 conferred by W. Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. M.M. Degree 2nd April, 1930 conferred by W. Bro. R.J. King. He was installed W.M. by W. Bro. G.R. Davidson. He was conferred an Honorary Member in 1984. His death was on 1st March, 1988.

1940 BRO. FRANCIS R. ASTON, Ulster Bank, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 375 Larne on the 1st November, 1934. He was installed W.M. by W. Bro. G.R. Davidson. He was appointed Treasurer of the Lodge in 1937. He affiliated to Lodge 134 Lurgan. He was granted his Clearance Certificate 6th February, 1951.

This year a cash collection amounted to £5.4.0 was donated to the Lord Mayor of London Fund for the relief of the people who were suffering, having been caught up in the Air Raids. The amount was made up to £10.0.0. from the Lodge’s Poor and Distress Fund monthly collections.

1941 BRO. ROBERT H. TODD. Farmer. Fyfin, Strabane. E.A. Degree 7th October, 1931 was conferred by W. Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson and W. Bro. R.J. King. F.C. Degree 4th November, 1931, and the M.M. Degree 2nd December, 1931 both these Degrees were conferred by W. Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He was installed W. M. by W. Bro. G.R. Davidson. He held the Office of Prov. Gd. M’s Std. Br. in the P.G. Lodge of Tyrone & Fermanagh in 1949. He served in World War 1 in the Scottish Horse Regiment with the rank of Major. In the Sovereign Honours List he was awarded the M.B.E.

In the year 1952 he presented the Lodge with a framed print, of Robbie Burns, dressed in his Masonic Regalia, which still adorns the Lodge room. Following his death in 1955, his widow presented his P.M.’s Jewel to the Lodge in the year 1958.

1942 BRO. JOHN T. SMITH. Farmer. Glenglush, Strabane, later Drumclamph, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 3rd February, 1932. F.C. Degree 2nd March, 1932. M.M. Degree 6th April, 1932 all Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He died on the 19th October, 1973.

W.Bro. G.R. Davidson presented to the Lodge two volumes of The History of Freemasonry. The Provincial Grand Master decreed that no Brother on Active Service should have to pay Dues.

1943 BRO. JOHN A. CROCKETT. Medical Doctor Castlederg. E.A. Degree 24th March, 1932. F.C. Degree 16th February, 1933. M.M. Degree 7th March, 1934, all his Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. Rev. W.F. Henderson. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He received his Clearance Certificate in October 1945.

1944 BRO.HUGH DEZEEUW. Creamery Manager, Spamount, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 3rd December, 1924. F.C. Degree 4th February, 1925. M.M. Degree 4th March, 1925 all these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. J.G. Sloan. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He served in the Forces in World War 1 as a Private in the 9th Battlion of The Royal Inniskillin Fusiliers. He died on the 30th April, 1949.

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1945 BRO. DAVID STEWART. Farmer. Scarvaghern, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 271 Letterkenny on the 6th May, 1937. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He died on the 25th October, 1978.

1946 BRO.THOMAS McL. WHITCROFT. Pharmacist, John Street, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 7th April, 1938. F.C. Degree 7th May, 1938, these two Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. M.M. Degree 2nd June, 1938 conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He assisted with the giving of Degrees in the Lodge. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. R.W.Bro. Dukelow P.G.M. presented him with his Fifty Year Jewel in May 1989. He remained an active member of the Lodge until death on the 12th July, 1993.

1947 BRO.JAMES DAVIE. Pharmacist. Main Street, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 149 Abercorn Temperance Ballymena. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. J.L. Rankin, Lodge 251 Strabane. He was a member of Castlederg Rural District Council for a number of years. He affiliated to Lodge 332 Omagh and received his Clearance Certificate on the 3rd February, 1976.

1948 BRO. SAMUEL M. BURNS. He was a Clerk with the Northern Ireland Transport Board. E.A. Degree 7th December, 1939, and the F.C. Degree 4th February, 1940 conferred by W.Bro. J.G. Sloan. M.M. Degree 7th March, 1940 conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He was a regular confer of Degrees in the Lodge. He held many Offices in The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh. 1960 Prov.Gd. Inner Guard. 1964 Prov.Gd.D.of Cers. 1966 P.J.G.Deacon. 1968 P.G.J.Warden. In the year of 1977 he became a member of The Lodge of Instruction and a Provincial Inspector. He was a very active member of the Lodge until his death on the 2nd May, 1984.

1949 BRO. JAMES H. CLEMENTS. Ulster Bank, Castlederg. He was affiliated from Lodge 552 Killybegs in June 1945. He was installed W.M. by W.Bro. T. Mansall, Lodge 689 Omagh. He affiliated to Lodge 109 Excelsior Belfast and received his Clearance Certificate on the 3rd March, 1970.

1950 BRO. GEORGE ROBINSON. Blacksmith. Ferguson Crescent Castlederg. E.A. Degree 5th June, 1945. F.C. Degree 2nd October, 1945. M.M. Degree 4th December, 1945, all these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. W.Bro. G.R. Davidson installed him as the W.M. He conferred many Degrees in the Lodge and was an active member until his death on 7th September, 1958.

1951 BRO. JAMES T. CATHCART. Ulster Bank, Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 252 Oldcastle in June 1946. He was installed W.M. by V.W.Bro. T. Mansall Lodge 680 Omagh. He died on the 21st October, 1951, while still in the Office of W.M.

1952 BRO. JOHN FORBES. Carpenter. High Street, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 6th November, 1945. F.C. Degree February 1946. M.M. Degree 5th March, 1946. Degrees conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was an active member and was the leader of a team of members, to clean and paint the inside of the Masonic Hall in the year 1964. He assisted in the conferring of Degrees. He died on the 12th January, 1970.

1953 BRO. JAMES REHILL. Sergeant in the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Killeter. He affiliated from Lodge 138 Londonderry in June 1947. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He received his Clearance Certificate on the 1st May, 1956.

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1954 BRO. T. CECIL SCOTT. He was a Clerk with the Northern Ireland Transport Board. Later he became a shop proprietor on the Main Street, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 5th June, 1945. F.C. Degree 4th February, 1947. M.M. Degree 1st April, 1947, all his Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He did not have the best of health and he received his Clearance Certificate on the 4th November, 1980.

1955 BRO. ROBERT MONTGOMERY. Drill Instructor in the Ulster Special Constabulary. Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 350 Omagh in 1948. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. T. Mansall Lodge 689 Omagh. He was awarded the M.B.E. for services to the community. He served in His Majesty Forces during World War II. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death on 11th February, 1985.

1956 BRO. SAMUEL ROBINSON. District Welfare Officer. Strabane and Castlederg areas. He was a brother of W.Bro. George Robinson W.M. 1950. E.A. Degree 9th November, 1948 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. F.C. Degree 11th April, 1949 conferred by V.W.Bro. T. Mansall, Lodge 689 Omagh. M.M. Degree 5th July, 1949 conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by R.W.Bro. W.H. Fyffe O.B.E., D.P.G.M. of Tyrone and Fermanagh. He served with H.M. Forces during World War II. He was an active member of the Lodge until his death on the 17th September, 1977. Father of W. Bro. Eric Robinson W.M. 1989.

1957 BRO.ROBERT McKEOWN. Sergeant in the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 5th October, 1948 conferred by W.Bro. G. Robinson. F.C. Degree 11th April, 1949 conferred by V.W.Bro. T. Mansall Lodge 689 Omagh. M.M. Degree 5th July, 1949 conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. J. Sweeney Lodge 251 Strabane. He died on the 20th December, 1975.

The Lodge appointed Trustees as follows:-

W.Bro. R. Sproule J.P. W.Bro. W.J. Trimble W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft Bro. W.J. Harron Bro. L.A.A. McNutt.

1958 W.BRO. H. AUBREY NORTHRIDGE. A native of Dublin. Clerk in Holy Orders. Rector of Derg Parish Church, Castlederg. He was installed Canon of the Chapter of St. Columb’s Cathedral, Derry Dioceses. He affiliated from Lodge 438 Northern Star Raphoe in October 1951. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. He held the Office of Chaplain in The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh in the years 1964 to 1966 and again in the years 1988 to 1997. He was presented with his fifty year Jewel in 1997. He very kindly presented in the year 1978 a Lectern size Masonic Bible for use in the Lodge.

1959 BRO. SAMUEL J. ANDREWS. Farmer. Magherakell, Killeter. E.A. Degree 20th November, 1947. F.C. Degree 3rd February, 1948 both of these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 2nd March, 1948 which was conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney Lodge 251 Strabane. He received his Clearance Certificate on the 7th May, 1974.

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1960 BRO. JOHN SCOTT. He was the Manager of a Textile Factory at Main Street, Castlederg, and at a later date he became the Proprietor, transferring to a Government Built Factory at Hospital Road, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 4th March, 1952. F.C. Degree 3rd June, 1952 these two Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 2nd March, 1953 this Degree was conferred by W.Bro. C. Roulston Lodge 350, Omagh. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. J .Sweeney Lodge 251, Strabane. He was married during his year as W.M. In 1967 he presented a Silver Cup for the winner of an annual Golf competition – named as “The Scott Cup”. The profits to be given to Charity. He was an active member until his death in September 1994.

1961 BRO. LESLIE McNUTT. Grocer and Leading Fireman with the Northern Ireland Fire Authority in the local Fire Station. E.A. Degree 1st April, 1952. F.C. Degree 6th May, 1952 both of these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 7th October, 1952 conferred by V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney, Lodge 251 Strabane. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney, Lodge 251 Strabane. He received his Clearance Certificate on the 4th December, 1962.

1962 BRO. J. HENRY REID. Constable in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Killeter and Castlederg. E.A. Degree 4th March, 1937 conferred by W.Bro. G.R. Davidson. F.C. Degree 1st April, 1937. M.M. Degree 6th May, 1937 both of these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney from Lodge 251 Strabane. He also affiliated to Lodge 220 Pettigo, but he still remained an active member until his death on the 4th December, 1973.

1963 BRO. WILLIAM J. HARRON. Eldest son of W.Bro. W.J. Harron (W.M. 1936). General Merchant and Funeral Furnisher, until the Premises at Ferguson Crescent had been bombed for the fourth time in 1975. After this he worked as Sales Consultant and Advisor with the VG Supermarket Group until 1977 and then with Western Education and Library Board as a Transport Officer, Omagh. E.A. Degree 4th November, 1952. F.C. Degree 2nd December, 1952 both Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 2nd March, 1953 conferred by V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney from Lodge 251 Strabane. He was Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from 1964 until 1976 and Treasurer from 1976 until 1985. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace on the 27th October, 1978. He held a number of Offices in Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh. 1970 Prov.G.L.Std.Br. 1972 Prov.Gd. Steward, 1974 and 1976 Prov. Gd.Dr. of Cers., 1978 Prov. Sen.Gd. Deacon, 1981 Prov.Jn.Gd. Warden. At the November 2002 Communication R.W. Bro. D.H. Weir, Provincial Grand Master of Tyrone and Fermanagh presented him with his Fifty Year Jewel.

During this year we had a visit from Lodge 251 Strabane when their Officers opened and closed the Lodge.

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1964 BRO. T. GRAHAM HARPUR. Ministry of Agriculture Official, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 4th May, 1948 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. G. Robison. F.C. Degree 1st June, 1948 conferred by W.Bro. T. Mansall Lodge 689 Omagh. M.M. Degree 7th December, 1948 conferred by W.Bro. R.J. King. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney Lodge 251 Strabane. He assisted in conferring Degrees in the Lodge and he installed his successor as W.M. He received his Fifty Year Jewel at a Communication of Crumlin Lodge 616 in 1998. A number of members of Lodge 799 attended this meeting and the Lodge paid part of the cost.

A book “The History of Grand Lodge was purchased for the Lodge. Every month the book was passed from one Brother to another.

The lodge Trustees were up-dated as follows:

V.W.Bro. W.J. Trimble W.Bro. R. Sproule W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft W.Bro. T.C. Scott W.Bro. J. Scott Bro. J.J. Darragh.

The name of W.Bro. W.J. Harron was removed as he was a Trustee for Derg Parish Church. The Lodge presented Masonic Aprons to the following Brethren W.Bro. J. Forbes, W.Bro. W.J. Harron, Bro. W.T. Dourish, Bro. T.D. Pollock, Bro. T.H. Trimble, Bro. W.O. Young, Bro. J.J. Darragh and Bro. A.D.G. Young. This was in recognition of voluntary work carried out decorating the Hall. While this work was being carried out an old Apron was discovered under the floor boards of the Dias. This Apron was then framed and now hangs in the Lodge Room, also found were missing Minutes Books.

1965 BRO. W.T. DOURISH. Local Manager Ulster Transport Authority, Castlederg. He was later appointed Chief Transport Officer with The Western Education and Library Board Omagh. E.A. Degree 1st June, 1954. F.C. Degree 5th October, 1954. M.M. Degree 2nd November, 1954, these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed as W.M. by his predecessor W.Bro. T.G. Harpur. He moved to live in England but has retained his membership of the Lodge. Died 2005.

During this year W.Bro. T.McC. Smith presented a Large Oak Table for use in the ante room. Annual Dues increased to £2.10.0. Initiation Fee increased to £7.7.0. Affiliation Fee increased to £2.2.0.

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1966 BRO. T. DUNCAN POLLOCK. Farmer. Listymore, Castlederg E.A. Degree 4th December, 1956 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. J. Scott. F.C. Degree 5th April, 1957. M.M. Degree 4th June, 1957, these last two Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed W.M. by W.Bro. R. Ramsey Lodge 196 Londonderry. He held Offices in The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh, 1987 Prov. Gd. Inner Guard, 1990 Prov. Gd. Sword Bearer. In 1988 he became the first Almoner for the Lodge. He conferred many Degrees in the Lodge. He was an elected member of Castlederg Rural District Council. In 1994 he was awarded the M.B.E. in the Queen Honours List. He died in May 2006. In this year the following were confirmed as Trustees:

W.Bro. R. Sproule V.WBro. W.J. Trimble W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft W.Bro. G. Robinson W.Bro. W.J. Harron W.Bro. L.A.A. McNutt.

A copy of a book “Shop Window To The World” by W.Bro. J.F. Burns a history of the Masonic Boy’s School was purchased price £1.1.0. This book had been loaned to a Brother every month. W.Bro. J.F. Burns was a member of two Newry Masonic Lodges No. 77 and No. 79. He was a pupil of the Masonic Boy’s School, Dublin from 1921 to 1926, after leaving school he became a Journalist. In 1943 he was appointed to the staff of Hansard at the N.I. Parliament, Stormont. Belfast.

1967 BRO. T. HENRY TRIMBLE. Shop Manager. Elder son of V.W.Bro. W.J. Trimble (W.M. 1932) in 1982 he was ordained a Priest in The Church of Ireland. A Curate in Banbridge, Rector in Ballinamallard and Donegal Town. He was installed Canon of the Chapter of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe. E.A. Degree 4th March, 1958 conferred by his House Master at Portora Royal School, Enniskillen V.W.Bro. G.C. Andrews and W.Bro. H.S. Scales both members of Lodge 205 Enniskillen. F.C. Degree 6th May, 1958 conferred by W.Bro. R. Ramsey Lodge 196 Londonderry. M.M. Degree 3rd June, 1968 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. G.C. Andrews. Lodge Treasurer from 1968 to 1976. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from 1976 to 1979. He assisted in conferring Degrees in the Lodge. He installed his successor as W.M. He held the Office of Prov. Gd. Chaplain from 1986 to 1988 and again from 2007 in The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh and he was the first Winner of The Scott Masonic Golf Cup in 1967. In 2005 installed as Rep. of Grand Lodge of Latvia at the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Lodge representative on Omagh Charity Committee from 2003. The profit of £3.7.6. from the Golf competition was donated to the Benevolent Institutions. This year no Communications were held due to an outbreak of Foot & Mouth Disease.

1968 BRO.ROBERT K. H. YOUNG. Farmer. Ballylennon, Castlederg. Elder son of W.Bro. A.T. Young (W.M.1934) E.A. Degree 4th November, 1958 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns F.C. Degree 3rd February, 1959 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft. M.M. Degree 3rd March, 1959 conferred by W.Bro. R. Ramsey and W.Bro. W. Hamilton Lodge 196 Londonderry. He was installed as W.M. by his predecessor W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and he died on the 5th January, 1970. This year W.Bro. H.H. Scott’s Masonic Apron was presented to the Lodge for safe keeping by his daughter Mrs Norah Allen Ballybrack Dublin.

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1969 BRO. JOHN J. DARRAGH. Farmer. Ballyfolliard, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 2nd December, 1958, conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock F.C. Degree 3rd February, 1959, conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock M.M. Degree 3rd March, 1959 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft. He was installed W.M. by W.Bro. E. Wilson Lodge 277, Irvinestown. He was a member of Castlederg Rural District Council. He held the Office as Steward of Charities from 1977 to 1991 and Almoner from 1992 to 1995. Remains an active member.

1970 BRO.A.D.GILMOUR YOUNG. Farmer. Kilrail, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 2nd December, 1958, conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock F.C. Degree 3rd February, 1959, M.M. Degree 5th May, 1959 both these Degrees were conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, he remains an active member.

1971 BRO.W. JOHN GORDON. Ministry of Agriculture Official, Castlederg. He is a nephew of W.Bro. W.J. Gordon (W.M. 1925) Affiliated from Lodge 140 Crumlin, 2nd December, 1958. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. S. Hill Lodge 414 Royal Blue Bushmills. He assisted in the conferring Degrees. Moved to live in Belfast and still retains an active interest in the Lodge. He was made an Honorary Member in November 1985.

In this year a glass display cabinet for use in the ante room was presented to the Lodge by W.Bro. T. McL. Whitcroft.

1972 BRO. W. OSBORNE YOUNG. Farmer. Listymore, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 4th October, 1960, conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock. F.C. Degree 1st November, 1960. M.M. Degree 1st April, 1961 both Degrees were conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed W.M. by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock.

From this year the Lodge sat under a Temporary Warrant, this being due to civil unrest. Grand Lodge had advised that Lodge Warrants were to be placed in a safe place, this being with the Ulster Bank, Castlederg.

The Lodge established a music scholarship for the Masonic Boy’s School. The Masonic Girl’s School at Ballsbridge was closed on the 30th July, 1972.

1973 BRO. NORMAN HUMES. Eden Park, Castlederg. School Master Edwards Primary School. Some years later he was appointed Principal of Ballinamallard Primary and then Omagh County Primary, and before his retirement he was appointed a School’s Advisor with the Western Education and Library Board. E.A. Degree 6th December, 1960. F.C. Degree 7th March, 1961. M.M. Degree 4th April, 1961, all these Degrees were conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns who also installed him as W.M. He confers all the Degrees in the Lodge. He has held many offices in The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh. 1986 Prov. Gd. M’s Std. Br. 1988 Prov. Gd. Dr. Cers. 1991 Prov. Jun. Gd. Deacon. 1993 Prov. Jn. Gd. Warden. 1994 - 2003 Prov. Gd. Secretary, and was a Gr. Lodge Instructor. He was installed Gr. In. Gd. of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 2000. In November 2003 he has been appointed Prov. Asst. Gd. Master of Tyrone and Fermanagh. He held the position of Chairman of the V.J.M.A. Fund. He has been appointed a Justice of the Peace.

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1974 BRO. JOHN K. WALLS. Strabane Road, Castlederg. School Teacher in Castlederg Secondary School, later Chief Youth Officer with the Western Education and Library Board Omagh. He is a brother of Bro. S.G. Walls (W.M.1978). E.A. Degree 1st May, 1962. Degree was conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. W.J. Gordon. F.C. Degree 5th June, 1962 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 3rd October, 1962 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns, W.Bro. W.J. Gordon and V.W.Bro. J. Sweeney Lodge 251 Strabane. He was installed as W.M. by his predecessor W.Bro. N. Humes. He has assisted in the giving of Degrees in the Lodge. He was awarded the M.B.E. in the Queen’s Honour List in 1996.

1975 BRO. ROBERT McK. HUEY. Farmer and Partner in Oakdene Dairy. Erganagh, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 2nd February, 1965. F.C. Degree 2nd March, 1965. M.M. Degree 6th April, 1965 all these Degrees were conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns who also installed him as W.M. He has assisted in the giving of a number of Degrees in the Lodge. Remains an active member.

1976 BRO. SAMUEL J. LOUGHLIN. Upper Strabane Road, Castlederg. Building Contractor. E.A. Degree 4th May, 1965 conferred by W.Bro. T.G. Harpur and W.Bro. W.J. Gordon. F.C. Degree 5th October, 1965 the Degree was conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. W.J. Gordon. M.M. Degree 2nd November, 1965 conferred by W.Bro. T.G. Harpur, W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. W.J. Gordon. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and remained a very active member until his death on the 22nd November, 1990. This was the year when the members decided to acknowledge our Widows. At the Christmas period the W.M. and any other Bro. he wishes to join him to visit each Widow, leaving a Gift from the Lodge. This exercise is a token to convey to the Widow that we still remember her Husband, with gratitude and thankfulness, for all he had done as a faithful member of the Lodge.

1977 BRO. R. IAN DUNCAN. Merchant and Post Master. Drumquin. E.A. Degree 1st June, 1965 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M .Burns, W.Bro. J.K. Walls and W.Bro. N. Humes. F.C. Degree 5th October, 1965 conferred by W.Bro. T.McL. Whitcroft, V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. N. Humes. M.M. Degree 5th April, 1966 conferred by W.Bro. T.G. Harpur and W.Bro. N. Humes. Installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. He is still an active member of the Lodge. This year the Lodge purchased a Tessellated Pavement carpet for the Lodge Room at a cost of £765.00.

The P.M. Certificate and Apron belonging to the Late W.Bro. W. Elder was given to the Lodge for safe keeping. He had been initiated into the Lodge in 1912.

1978 BRO. SAMUEL G. WALLS. Publican and Restaurant Proprietor, Castlederg and a brother of W.Bro. J.K. Walls. (W.M. 1974) E.A. Degree 7th December, 1965. Conferred by W.Bro. T.G. Harpur and W.Bro. N. Humes. F.C. Degree 1st March, 1966. Conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, W.Bro. T.G. Harpur and W.Bro. N. Humes. M.M. Degree 7th June, 1966 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns, W.Bro. T.G. Harpur and W.Bro. N. Humes. He was installed as W.M. by his brother W.Bro. J.K. Walls. He remains an active member of the Lodge.

On the 3rd May, W.Bro. Rev. Canon H.A.H. Northridge presented the Lodge with a Lectern Size Masonic Bible.

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1979 BRO. CECIL J. DUNCAN. Grammar School Teacher. Omagh. He is the brother of W.Bro. R. Ian Duncan (W.M. 1977) E.A. Degree 3rd October, 1967 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. N. Humes. E.C. Degree 7th November, 1967 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. N. Humes. M.M. Degree conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. He assists in conferring Degrees in the Lodge. He was Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from 1980 to 1986. He was the Lodge Steward of Charities from 1993 – 2002 and the Lodge representative on the Omagh District Charity from 1983 to 2002. He held Offices in The Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh. 1996 Prov. Gd. Steward. 1998 Prov. Gd. Dir.of Cers. Remains an active member.

1980 BRO. ROBERT H. DARRAGH. Ballyfolliard, a brother of W.Bro. John J. Darragh. (W.M. 1969) E.A. Degree 2nd April, 1968, conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. F.C. Degree 7th May, 1968 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and W.Bro. T.D. Pollock. M.M. Degree 4th June, 1968 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W. Bro. N. Humes. Installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. He was Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from 1986 to 1995 and remained an active of the Lodge until he died on the 11th March, 1999.

1981 BRO. RICHARD W. JACKSON. Principal Teacher, Killen P.S. Castlederg. He affiliated from Lodge 819 Ederney on the 1st April, 1969. He was installed as W.M. by R.W. Pro. Grand Master W. McC. Millar. He was the Lodge Treasurer from 1985 – 1988 and the Lodge Steward of Charities from 1988 – 1993, he remained an active member of the Lodge until he went to live in Portrush. He received his clearance Certificate on the 7th December, 1999.

This year the living Trustees were named as follows:-

W.Bro. T.McL Whitcroft W.Bro. J.J. Darragh W. Bro. J. Scott

The following were appointed

W.Bro. S.J. Loughlin W.Bro. T.D. Pollock W.Bro. W.J. Harron

1982 BRO. SAMUEL J. CRAWFORD. Shop Proprietor and Owner of the former Ferguson Arms Hotel, Castlederg where the meeting were held in 1886 to consider the formation of a Masonic Lodge in Castlederg. He received his E.A. Degree on the 6th October, 1970. The Degree was conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and V.W.Bro. Bro. S.M. Burns. The F.C. Degree on the 2nd March, 1971 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He received his M.M. Degree on the 4th May, 1971 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. N. Humes. His installation as W.M. was conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes. He is an active member of the Lodge, however in November 2002 he suffered a serious illness, but thankfully he was able to be present with his Brethren again at the stated convocation from October 2003. Presented with Jewel as Patron of the Masonic Welfare Fund 2007.

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1983 BRO. JAMES LYONS. Garage Proprietor. Upper Strabane Road, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 3rd November, 1970 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. The F.C. 2nd March, 1971 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree on the 1st June, 1971 conferred by W.Bro. T.H.Trimble, V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. N. Humes. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. Remains an active member. Father of W.B.R. Lyons W.M. 2003. Presented with Jewel as Patron of Masonic Welfare Fund 2007.

The name of W.Bro. W.O. Young was added to the list of Hall Trustees.

1984 BRO. W. JAMES PATRICK. Building Contractor, Bridgetown, Castlederg. E.A. degree 1st December, 1970 conferred by W. Bro. T.H. Trimble, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. F.C. Degree 5th October, 1971 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 1st February, 1972 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble, W.Bro. N. Humes and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. He died on the 29th May 2004.

1985 BRO. J. MAURICE GOULD. R.U.C. Police Constable. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 2nd November, 1971 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. F.C. Degree 14th December, 1971 conferred by W.Bro. T.H. Trimble and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 7th November, 1972 conferred by W.Bro. C.J. Duncan, W.Bro. N. Humes and V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and remains an active member of the Lodge. In the year 2003 he was installed Inner Guard in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh. In 2007 held the post of Ass. Dir. Of Cer. Remains an active member.

1986 BRO. WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON. Police Constable, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 3rd November, 1953 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. F.C. Degree 1st December, 1953 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. M.M. Degree 2nd February, 1954 conferred by W.Bro. S.M. Burns. He was installed W.M. by his brother-in-law W.Bro. T.D. Pollock. He received his Clearance Certificate on the 5th October, 1993 when he affiliated to Lodge 766.

1987 BRO. WALTER McGOWAN. Police Constable, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 31st December, 1975 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns. F.C. Degree 3rd February, 1976 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns, W.Bro. J. Lyons and W.Bro. N. Humes. M.M. Degree 6th April, 1976 conferred by W.Bro. Jenkins 593 Antrim. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock. He was the organiser of the Scott Masonic Charity Golf competition for a number of years. He was Hon. Treasurer of the Lodge form 1988 – 1998.

This year on Sunday the 3rd May a Masonic Centenary Service was held in Derg Parish Church when the Preacher was V.W.Bro. Rev. Canon H.A.H. Northridge. The collection of £279.80 was donated to the V.J.M.B.Fund.

1988 BRO. ROBERT G. MURRAY. Television Engineer, Drumquin. Affiliated from Lodge 762 Kilwalter, Larne on the 5th April, 1977. He was installed as W.M. by W. Bro. N. Humes.

This year a financial contribution was forwarded to the Jamaican Hurricane Disaster Fund. From this year all contributions are to be forwarded to the Omagh District Charity Committee, the Lodge will have a committee representative known as the Charity Steward.

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1989 BRO. ERIC ROBINSON. Creamery Administrator and in later years he became a Shop Proprietor. Castlederg. He is the son of W.Bro. S. Robinson W.M. in 1956. E.A. Degree 7th March, 1978 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. J.K. Walls. F.C. Degree 3rd October, 1978 conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. R.McK Huey. M.M. Degree 5th December, 1978 conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. J.K. Walls and V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Lodge from the year 1995 to 2001. Son of W. Bro Samuel Robinson W.M. 1956.

1990 BRO. ROBERT J. MONTGOMERY. Textile Supervisor and in later years a Paramedic Ambulance Driver. E.A. Degree 4th April, 1978 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. R.McK. Huey. F.C. Degree 3rd October, 1978 conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. R.McK.Huey. M.M. Degree 6th February, 1979 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns, W.Bro. N. Humes and V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble. He was the Lodge Almoner from 1996 to 1999. Remains an active member.

1991 BRO. JAMES A. EMERY. Salesman. He was the Chairman of Strabane District Council in 2003 and prior to this date he served as an elected member of the same Council. E.A. Degree 2nd May, 1978 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, and W.Bro. R.McK Huey. F.C. Degree 3rd October, 1978 conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble. M.M. Degree 6th March, 1979 conferred by W.Bro. N. Humes and V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. He is a person who is interested in local history and his knowledge has been of great value in helping to produce this publication. Remains an active member.

1992 BRO. S. DAVID YOUNG. Dentist. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 1st November, 1983 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. N. Humes. F.C. Degree 3rd March, 1984 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. N. Humes. M.M. Degree 5th March, 1985 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by W.Bro. N. Humes. In this year as W.M. he presented a set of Officers Collars to the Lodge. He was granted his clearance certificate in November 2006.

1993 BRO. JAMES D. LOWRY. Building Contractor. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 18th May, 1978 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. N. Humes. F.C. Degree 3rd October, 1978 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and V.W.Bro. T.H. Trimble. M.M. Degree 3rd April, 1979 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro W.T. Dourish. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes. He died on the 4th March, 2000.

1994 BRO. WILLIAM J. SMITH. Auctioneer. Magheralough and later Bridgehill, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 6th December, 1983 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and V.W.Bro. N. Humes. F.C. Degree 1st May, 1984 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. R.McK. Huey. M.M. Degree 4th February, 1986 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes.

1995 BRO. ADRIAN LUCAS. Civil Servant. Sion Mills. E.A. Degree 1st April, 1986 conferred by W.Bro. C.J. Duncan, V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. T.D. Pollock. F.C. Degree 3rd March, 1987 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. J. Lyons. M.M. Degree 7th April, 1987 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes. He has updated the W.M’s Board in the Lodge room with the year and the name of the W.M. Presently Hon. Secretary of the Lodge being invested in the year 2001.

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1996 BRO. DAVID A. BEGGS. School Teacher. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 2nd December, 1986 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. F.C. Degree 3rd March, 1987 conferred by V.W.Bro, N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. M.M. Degree 13th April, 1987 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock, V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. S.G. Walls. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes. He installed his successor as W.M. He assisted in conferring Degrees in the Lodge. He received his Clearance Certificate on the 3rd November, 1998.

This year Bro, H, Loughlin, Bro. D. Roulston and W.Bro. E. Robinson were presented with inscribed Crystal Tankards in appreciation of their work in decorating the Lodge Room, Landing and the Stairs.

1997 BRO. KENNETH ROBINSON. R.U.C. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 1st November, 1988 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. F.C. Degree 4th April, 1989 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. M.M. Degree 4th December, 1980 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. D. Beggs and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by his Predecessor – W.Bro. D. Beggs. He received his Clearance Certificate in 2005.

1998 BRO. DESMOND WILLIAMSON. Secondary School Teacher, appointed Principal of Castlederg High School in the year 2000. E.A. Degree 4th April, 1979 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. W.J. Gordon and W.Bro. J.K. Walls. F.C. Degree 5th February, 1980 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. J.K. Walls. M.M. Degree 1st April, 1980 conferred by V.W.Bro. S.M. Burns and W.Bro. J.K. Walls. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes. He is at present the Lodge Hon. Treasurer having been appointed in the year 2000.

This year the Brethren decided to give the profits from the Scott Masonic Charity Golf competition to the fund for “Wheels for Africa” project, through the Select Vestry of Derg Parish Church.

1999 BRO. HAROLD LOUGHLIN. Joinery Manufacturer. Castlederg. He is the son of W.Bro. S.J. Loughlin W.M. in the year 1976. E.A. Degree 1989 conferred by W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. J. Lyons. F.C. degree 3rd April, 1990 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. T.D. Pollock and W.Bro. D. Beggs. M.M. Degree 5th. November 1991 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. D. Beggs and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as Director of Ceremonies of the Lodge in 2002. Presented with jewel as a Patron of Masonic Welfare Fund 2007.

2000 BRO. W. ROBERT WALLACE. Finance Consultant. Castlederg. E.A. Degree 6th November, 1990 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. F.C. Degree 7th May, 1991 conferred by W.Bro. R. Lyons Lodge 251 Strabane, V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W. Bro. J.J. Darragh. M.M. Degree 7th April, 1992 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes. He was installed Chaplain of the Lodge in 2002.

The family of the Late John A. Crockett, (W.M. – 1943) presented the Lodge with their father’s Jewel and Regalia for safe keeping.

2001 BRO. RICHARD H. CARSON. Dairy Laboratory Technician, Drumlegagh, Castlederg. E.A. Degree 1st March, 1994 conferred by W.Bro. C.R. Jardine, Lodge 630 Aughnacloy and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. F.C. Degree 5th April, 1994 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes and W. Bro. D. Beggs. M.M. Degree 4th April, 1995 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. D. Beggs and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as the W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes.

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The Lodge presented two Nebulisers to Park View Nursing Home during the year. In the month of May due to FOOT & MOUTH outbreak all Lodge Communications were suspended.

2002 BRO. S. RALPH LYONS. Worked in the Family Motor Business. Castlederg. He later worked with BOC Gas Company and with the N.I. Fire Brigade. He is the son of W.Bro. J. Lyons W.M. 1983. E.A. Degree 3rd May, 1994 conferred by W.Bro. C.R. Jardine Lodge 630 Aughnacloy, W.Bro. D. Beggs and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. F.C. Degree 7th February, 1995 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. D. Beggs and W.Bro. J. Lyons. M.M. Degree 2nd May, 1995 conferred by W.Bro. D.Beggs and W.Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes.

At the November Communication V.W.Bro. W.J. Harron was presented with his FIFTY YEAR JEWEL by the Rt. W.Bro. H. Weir P.G.M. He was initiated on the 4th.November 1952.

2003 BRO. ALASTAIR PATTERSON. Quantity Surveyor, Castlederg. He is a son of Bro. J.J. Patterson. E.A. Degree 1st November, 1994 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. D.A. Beggs and W.Bro. J.K. Walls. F.C. Degree 7th February, 1995 conferred by V.W.Bro. N. Humes, W.Bro. D.A. Beggs and W.Bro. R. Murray. M.M. Degree 7th May, 1996 conferred by W.Bro. D.A. Beggs and W.Bro. R. Murray. He was installed as W.M. by V.W.Bro. N. Humes. He has had the honour of being declared World Champion Drum Major on Three occasions. An accomplished giver of Degrees.

During the year the Lodge gave a donation of £200.00 to the Castlederg Branch of the MULTIPLE SCHLEROSIS SOCIETY.

2004 BRO. KENNETH THOMPSON. Drumquin. Primary School Principal. E.A. Degree 3rd October 1995 conferred by Bro. D. Beggs and W. Bro C.J. Duncan F.C. Degree 5th March 1996 conferred by W. Bro. D. Beggs, W. Bro. A. Lucas having taken the chair while he had vacated it, assisted by W. Bro. R. Murray and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. M.M Degree, 5th November 1996 Degree conferred by V.W. Bro. Humes and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. He was installed as W.M. by his predecessor in the chair. W. Bro. A. Patterson. Presented with jewel as a Patron of the Masonic Welfare Fund in 2007.

2005 BRO. VERNON GILMORE. Drumquin, Linesman Engineer with the Electricity Service. E.A. Degree 7th November 1995 conferred by V.W. Bro. N Humes, Bro. D Beggs and W. Bro. C. J. Duncan. F.C. Degree 5th March 1996 conferred by W. Bro. D. Beggs, W. Bro. A. Lucas having taken the chair while he vacated it, assisted by W. Bro. R. Murray and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. M.M Degree 3rd December 1996 conferred by W. Bro. C. Jardine, Omagh and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. Installed as W.M. by Bro. A. Patterson.

2006 BRO. W.T. MONTGOMERY, Castlegore Road, Castlederg, Purchasing Officer for Western Education & Library Board, Brother of W. Bro. R.J. Montgomery, E.A. Degree 4th May 1976, conferred by W. Bro N. Humes and W. Bro. T.H. Trimble, F.C. Degree, 7th December 1976, conferred by V. W. Bro. S.M. Burns and W. Bro. T.H. Trimble, M.M. Degree, 5th April 1977, conferred by V. W. Bro. S.M. Burns and W. Bro. N. Humes. Installed as W.M. by W.Bro. A. Patterson.

2007 BRO. KEITH PATTERSON, Shanog Road, Castlederg. Linesman Engineer with the Electricity Service. E.A. Degree 7th April 1998 conferred by V.W. Bro. N. Humes and W. Bro. D. Young. F.C. Degree 6th October 1998 conferred by W. Bro. D. Rainey, Bro. A. Patterson and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. M.M. Degree 4th May 1999 conferred by W. Bro. D. Rainey and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. Installed as W.M. by W. Bro. A. Patterson.

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2008 BRO. ANDREW LOWRY, Drumquin Rd, Castlederg, Digger Operator, his musical talents are displayed in his stage name ‘The Singing Diggerman’ E.A. Degree 2nd, March 1999 conferred by W. Bro. I. Meldrum and W. Bro. T. Phillips, both of Barton Masonic Lodge Pettigo No. 220, F.C.Degree (received with his brother Ian) 3rd, November 1999 conferred by V. W. Bro. Humes, W. Bro. C.J. Duncan and W. Bro. J. Lyons. M.M. Degree 2nd, November 2000 conferred by V. Bro. N. Humes, W. Bro. A. Lucas and W. Bro. C.J. Duncan. Installed as W.M. by W. Bro. Patterson. He has provided the music for several Ladies Night functions.

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MEMBERS OF CASTLEDERG MASONIC LODGE NO.799

…who were elected to Office in Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh.

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Name Office Year

P.J.Gd. Deacon 1889 W.Bro. Henry Irvine P.J.Gd. Warden 1891 P.S.Gd. Warden 1892

W.Bro. Rev. W. Verner P.Gd. Chaplain 1897-1905

W.Bro. W.J. Davidson P.Gd. Steward 1909-1910

1922-1923 P.Gd. Steward 1925 P.Gd. Steward W.Bro. J. Crockett 1928 P.Gd. Sup. of Works 1929 P.S.Gd. Warden

W.Bro.Rev.W.F. Henderson P.Gd. Chaplain 1927-1928

W.Bro.Rev.W.T. Macourt P.Gd. Chaplain 1929

P.Gd. Organist 1921 W.Bro. R.A. Scott P.J.Gd. Warden 1950

W.Bro. J.G. Sloan P.Gd. Organist 1933

W.Bro. H.W. Ross P.Gd.M’s Std. Br. 1935

P.Gd. Steward 1936-1937 P.Gd.Dir.of Cers. 1938 W.Bro. G.R. Davidson P.Gd.Sup.of Wks. 1939 P.S.Gd Deacon 1941

P.Gd. Steward 1944 W.Bro. S.McNutt P.Gd.D.of Cers. 1946 P.Gd.Sup.of Wks. 1947

W.Bro. R.A. Todd P.Gd.M’s Std. Br. 1949

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P.Gd.Dir.of Cers. 1954 W.Bro. W.J. Trimble P.Gd.Sup.of Wks. 1955 P.S.Gd. Warden. 1958

P.Gd.I.Gd. 1960 P.Gd. Dir.of Cers. 1964 W.Bro. S.M. Burns P.J.Gd. Deacon 1966 P.Gd.Jn.Warden 1968

P.Gd.Chaplain 1964-1966 W.Bro. Rev.A.H. Northridge P.Gd.Chaplain 1988-1997

P.Gd.L.Std.Bearer 1970 P.Gd.Steward 1972 W.Bro. W.J. Harron P.Gd.Dir.of Cers. 1974 & 1976 P.Sen.Gd.Deacon 1978 P.Gd.Sn.Warden 1981

P.Gd.Chaplain 1986-1988 W.Bro. Rev. T.H. Trimble P.Gd.Chaplain 2007-

P.Gd.L.Std.Bearer 1981 P.Gd.Sword Bearer 1983 W.Bro. D.N. Browne P.Gd.Dir.of Cers. 1985 P.Jun.Gd.Deacon 1988 P.S.Gd.Sn.Warden 1993

P.Gd.M’s.Std.Bearer 1986 P.Gd.Dir.of Cers. 1988 W.Bro.N. Humes P.Jun.Gd.Deacon 1991 P.Jun.Gd.Warden 1993 P.Gd.Secretary 1994-2003

P.Gd.Inner Gd. 1987 W.Bro.T.D. Pollock P.Gd.Sword Bearer 1990

P.Gd.Steward 1996 W.Bro.C.J. Duncan P.Gd.Dir.of Cers. 1998

P.Gd.Inner Gd. 2003 W.Bro.J.M. Gould P.Gd.Ass.Dir.of Cers. 2007

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MEMBERS OF CASTLEDERG MASONIC LODGE NO. 799

… since 4th May, 1887.

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No Name Address Office 1 Wm.McErvel Spamount W.M. 2 W. Irwin S.W. 3 J.T.R. Johnston J.W. 4 A. Anderson Victoria Bridge S.D. 5 W.H. Todd Fyfin J.D. 6 H.H. Woods Sec.

Admission Affiliated No Name Address Date Lodge 7 Wm. Graham Ballyfolliard 251 8 John Knox Victoria Bridge 547 9 A.T. Love Bridgetown 547 10 Andrew Todd Fyfin/Dublin 547 11 Thomas Brown Castlederg 07.09.1887 12 C.J. Johnston (Dr) Castlederg 05.10.1887 13 C.S. Bracegridel Castlederg 02.11.1887 14 C. Mullin Omagh 02.11.1887 332 15 T.H. Risk Strabane 02.11.1887 547 16 Thomas McCormick Castlederg 07.12.1887 51 17 Andrew Gailey Castlederg 07.12.1887 51 18 Wm Verner (Rev) Lisnacloon 01.02.1888 19 J.H. Gatchell (Rev) Castlederg 01.02.1888 20 Wm. Ramsey Dartans 07.03.1888 21 James Duke Castlederg 06.06.1888 22 John Armstrong R.I.C Killeter 05.09.1888 23 John Davidson Castlederg 05.09.1888 24 T. Leary (Dr) Castlederg 07.11.1888 332 25 Wm King Edwards Dartans 07.11.1888 332 26 Joseph Stewart Erganagh 06.03.1889 27 Hugh Anderson Ulster Bank 05.06.1889 28 John Glendenning Belfast 02.12.1889 29 Wm Hamilton Dartans 02.12.1889 30 Robt. McAlister Castlederg 01.01.1890 31 Thos McFarland Kilclean 05.03.1890 32 Wm Jas. Robb Lislaird 05.03.1890 33 John McCormick Belfast 07.05.1890 34 William Wynne Castlederg 06.08.1890 35 William Spillane R.I.C. Castlederg 06.08.1890 36 Wm. J. Leitch Dr. Castlederg 01.10.1890 37 Wm. A. Parke Castlederg 01.12.1891 38 Isaac Laird Ardarver 02.03.1892 39 Thos. Sproule Altamullen 06.04.1892 40 Wm Owens Castlederg 04.05.1892 41 Oliver Lecky Gortmuck 01.06.1892

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42 Wm. Porter Kilclean 07.12.1892 43 Thos. Monteith Drumclamph 07.12.1892 44 James Stuart Green (Rev) Donaghmore 01.03.1893 45 John Hamilton Lislaird 01.03.1893 46 Hamilton Scott Rockwood 04.10.1893 47 Robert Huey Erganagh 18.03.1893 48 Samuel Beatty Love Scavahern 04.04.1894 49 Wm. J. Davidson Castlederg 06.06.1894 547 50 Robert M Loughlin Carrigallen Strabane 03.10.1894 51 Wm. J. Forbes (Dr) Castlederg 02.01.1895 52 John Crawford Castlederg 01.05.1895 53 Robert Robinson R.I.C. Castlederg 07.08.1895 54 Robert Burke L.L.D. Castlederg 04.09.1895 55 Andrew Crockett Clare House 04.12.1895 56 Chas. J. Hyde Ulster Bank 18.12.1895 57 Thomas Caldwell C/o J. Burke 18.12.1895 58 W.A. Davis Raphoe 04.03.1896 438 59 Hugh Latimer Castlederg 01.04.1896 60 J.F. Carrothers Ulster Bank 03.06.1896 411 61 Johnston Kilpatrick Raphoe 03.06.1896 438 62 Robert Mowbrey (Dr) Drumquin 03.02.1897 63 Robert Swan Unknown 03.02.1897 64 Joseph Young Killeter 02.03.1898 65 Joseph Crawford Londonderry 04.05.1898 256 66 John Crockett Clare 03.05.1899 67 H.H. Scott Rockwood 06.12.1899 68 Adam Patton Tullywhisker 07.02.1900 69 Fred. Kyle Mournebeg 07.11.1900 70 W.J. Robb Lislaird (Lodge Tyler) 01.08.1900 71 Hugh Allen Castlederg 13.03.1901 72 Thos. King Edwards Dartans 03.07.1901 73 James Cooper Castlederg 23.10.1901 719 74 Andrew Duncan Drumquin 11.06.1902 75 F.P.S. Leary (Dr) Castlederg 19.11.1902 76 H.I. Ryan R.I.C. Castlederg 24.12.1902 77 Archibald Pinkerton Ballinmallard 24.12.1902 78 Joseph Crawford Castlederg 03.06.1903 79 Robt. Wm. Connor Drumquin 02.12.1903 80 Alex. Mayne Love Drumquin 01.03.1904 334 81 Wm. Johnston Killen Drumquin 06.07.1904 82 Wm. Chas. Hamilton Castlederg 01.02.1905 83 Edward Stevenson Maghnagar 01.03.1905 84 Robert Murray Ulster Bank 01.03.1905 225 85 Wm.H. Todd Fyfin 05.04.1905 547 86 J.A. Verner Lisnacloon 09.11.1905 87 Wm. Verner Lisnacloon 11.04.1906 88 Edwin E.H. Hamilton Lisnacloon 11.04.1906

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89 Wm Whitcroft Killeter 23.05.1906 90 John M. McCully Ulster Bank 07.11.1906 91 James Sproule Aghyscribby 12.12.1906 92 Sam J.H. Verner Lisnacloon 06.02.1907 93 Samuel Gailey Castlederg 06.03.1907 94 Jos. Dickey McErvel Spamount 03.04.1907 95 Wm. Hamilton Dartans 04.09.1907 96 E.H. Woods Castlederg 06.11.1907 97 Albert Hamil. Huey Aghyarron 03.03.1909 98 Wm. McLoughlin Killeter 04.08.1909 Aff 99 Andrew Leitch (Dr) Magheracreggan 01.09.1909 100 Th. Albert Thomson (Rev) Drumquin 02.03.1910 101 John McAskie Castlederg 01.06.1910 102 David Henderson Lisleen 02.10.1910 103 John A. Verner Lisnacloon 01.02.1911 104 Joseph D. McErvel Spamount 01.02.1911 105 H. Verner Rev. Lisnacloon 01.02.1911 935 106 Marcus M. Andrews Castlederg 15.03.1911 107 Wm. Halliday Unknown 03.05.1911 399 108 Ernest H. Wood Canada 05.07.1911 Aff. 109 Gerald F.V. Leary (Dr) Castlederg 06.09.1911 110 Samuel Caldwell Cloverhill, Drumquin 04.12.1912 111 William Elder Drumquin 04.12.1912 112 Thomas Watt Castlederg 05.02.1913 256 113 David McDowell Erganagh 19.03.1913 114 James H. Speer Castlederg 19.03.1913 115 Walter Bradley Castlederg 26.03.1913 116 Samuel Douglas Irons (Rev) Drumquin 04.06.1913 289 117 William Kelly (Rev.) Drumquin 02.07.1913 118 Andrew Moffitt Maghereiny, Drumquin 04.06.1913 819 119 Robert Crombie Spamount 03.12.1913 120 William James Boggs Killen 16.12.1913 121 Robert A. Scott Castlederg 04.03.1914 122 Hyland Donaghey Castlederg 12.02.1914 123 Joseph M. Speer Castlederg 12.02.1914 124 Alfred E. Wood Drumquin 03.03.1915 125 William J, McAllister Drumquin 02.06.1915 126 David Scott Castlederg 03.11.1915 127 Robert Smyth Killeter 02.02.1916 128 Joseph Fred. Duncan Drumquin 10.01.1916 129 Frederick Kane Kilclean 21.02.1917 130 Wm. Henry Holman 21.02.1917 131 George S. Bradley Castlederg 07.01.1917 132 Joseph Orr Listymore 15.08.1917 133 Joseph Young Castlederg 11.10.1917 134 Henry Burnett Castlederg 11.10.1917 135 James G. Sloan Garvetagh 07.11.1917

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136 William Scott Canada 02.05.1918 137 W.F. Henderson The Manse 22.05.1918 138 Wm. J. Gordon Castlederg 22.05.1918 139 Andrew T. Young Aghyaran 07.06.1918 140 Robert Brooks Raws Castlefin 02.10.1918 141 T. A. McCormick Kilclean 02.10.1918 142 J. A. Mitchell Cavan 05.03.1919 143 Wm. J. Beattie Cavan 18.12.1918 144 James Roulston Kilclean 04.12.1918 145 Fred. W. Davidson Castlederg 04.12.1918 146 Thomas Pollock Listymore 08.01.1919 147 John H. Davidson Castlederg 15.05.1919 148 Frederick J. Doonan Castlederg 04.06.1919 149 Albert Davidson Castlederg 02.07.1919 150 Albert M.J. Smyth Drumlegagh 06.08.1919 151 Charles R. Porter Erganagh 01.12.1919 152 Edward Stephenson Magheragar 03.09.1919 Aff. 153 John S. McKeown R.I.C. Castlederg 05.05.1920 154 Wm John Trimble Castlederg 06.05.1920 155 James Duncan Lislaird 19.05.1920 156 Robert A. Johnston Killeter 26.05.1920 157 Robert Roulston Pollyarnon 07.07.1920 158 George Douglas Spamount 05.01.1921 32 Sco. 159 David Alex. Porter Bridgetown 07.09.1921 160 Joseph McAskie Creevy 02.08.1922 161 Arthur H. Lucas R.U.C. Killeter 07.03.1923 162 James George Neely R.U.C. Castlederg 05.12.1923 163 Henry W. Ross Ulster Bank 05.12.1923 236 164 Samuel McNutt Castlederg 05.12.1923 320 165 John Greer R.U.C. Castlederg 06.02.924 136 166 Irvine B. Wilson Post Office 06.02.1924 251 167 Andrew Fullerton Drumquin 02.04.1924 168 Robert J. King R.U.C. Castlederg 06.04.1924 169 David B. Williamson Castlederg 01.10.1924 202 170 William James Harron Castlederg 01.10.1924 491 171 Hugh DeZeeuw Spamount 03.12.1924 172 Wm. Thomas Macourt The Rectory 01.04.1925 341 173 Wm. F.F. Huey Erganagh 09.04.1925 174 George R. Davidson Castlederg 06.05.1925 175 Joseph G. Wilet Erganagh 05.08.1925 Aff. 176 Henry Irwin Castlederg 07.10.1925 177 Robert Huey (Dr) Erganagh 21.12.1925 178 John A. Hunter Londonderry 28.12.1925 179 Wm. John McCartney R.U.C. Castlederg 07.04.1926 180 Jas. Alex. McClelland R.U.C. Killeter 06.10.1926 181 Thomas John King Castlederg 02.02.1927 352 182 Richard Acheson Castlederg 02.05.1928 404

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183 Charles Huey Erganagh 13.02.1929 184 Robert Sproule Ardbarron 06.11.1929 185 John A. Thompson Creeduff 04.12.1929 186 Wm. G. Rankin Railway Terrace 31.12.1929 187 Wm. Alfred Gill Ratyn 01.01.1930 354 188 Ernest McCarter Ulster Bank 19.03.1930 189 George Brown Killen 07.05.1930 102 190 Thomas Moore Carnkenny 03.09.1930 191 James Sproule Ardbarron 04.02.1931 192 Wm. Jas. Spillane Ardstraw 18.02.1931 193 Jas. Leslie Colhoun Castlegore 06.05.1931 194 Robert H. Todd Fyfin 07.10.1931 195 John Johnston Ulster Bank 06.01.1932 522 196 John Thos. Smith Glenglush 03.02.1932 197 John And. Crockett Bellevue 24.03.1932 198 Fred. Carson R.U.C. Castlederg 04.03.1933 39 199 Francis Richard Aston Ulster Bank 01.11.1934 584 200 Wm. George Sparks Castlederg 17.04.1935 201 Jas. Hall Archer Ulster Bank 17.04.1935 202 Alex. Findlay Struthers Ulster Bank 02.05.1935 203 Edward Maltman Silverbrook Cottage 06.06.1935 204 Francis M.T. Hoey R.U.C. Killeter 03.10.1935 205 Joseph Henry Reid R.U.C. Killeter 04.03.1937 206 Samuel Dyatt R.U.C. Killeter 04.03.1937 207 Richard George Fair Ulster Bank 11.03.1937 208 David Stewart Scavaghern 05.05.1937 271 209 Thomas A.McL Whitcroft Castlederg 07.04.1938 210 James Davie Castlederg 02.02.1939 149 211 Samuel M. Burns Castlederg 07.121939 212 Fred W. Whitcroft (Rev) Rectory, Tempo 07.12.1939 213 William Boyd Castlederg 02.06.1942 214 Carson Culbert R.U.C. Castlederg 04.05.1943 215 John Thos. Smith Post Office 01.02.1944 202 216 Isaac Jas. Knox Ulster Bank 07.03.1944 251 217 Robert L. Gailey Castlederg 02.05.1944 218 George Robinson Castlederg 05.06.1945 219 T.Cecil Scott Castlederg 05.06.1945 220 David T. Allen R.U.C. Castlederg 05.06.1945 482 221 James Clements Ulster Bank 05.06.1945 482 222 John Forbes Castlederg 06.11.1945 223 Thomas James Cathcart Ulster Bank 04.06.1946 25 224 John James Wilson Whitehouse 05.11.1946 225 William Clarke Lislaird 19.11.1946 226 Robert N.S. Waterson R.U.C. Mournebeg 03.12.1946 227 JohnAlbert Rehill R.U.C. Mournebeg 03.06.1947 138 228 John King R.U.C. Omagh 03.06.1947 350 229 Samuel James Andrews Magherkeel 20.11.1947

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230 Samuel Noel Duff Manse Castlederg 02.04.1947 231 Robert Montgomery Kilmore, Drumquin 06.04.1948 350 232 Thomas Graham Harpur Castlederg 04.05.1948 233 Robert McKeown R.U.C. Mournebeg 05.10.1948 234 Samuel Robinson Dartans 09.11.1948 235 Thomas Wm. Graham R.U.C. Castlederg 01.02.1949 236 Wilfred F. Briesland Methodist Manse 01.03.1949 237 Wm. James Cadwell The Cottage, Killen 01.02.1949 591 238 Wm. Alexander Carson Drumclamph 05.04.1949 239 Henry H. Shute R.U.C. Castlederg 03.05.1949 240 Douglas Jas. Harper Ganvaughan 01.04.1950 241 David R. Johnston Killen 07.03.1950 228 242 H. Aubrey H. Northridge (Rev) Rectory 02.10.1951 438 243 John Scott Castlederg 05.02.1952 244 Leslie A.A. McNutt Castlederg 01.04.1952 245 William James Harron Killeter Road 04.11.1952 246 Wm. John Johnston R.U.C. Castlederg 03.11.1953 247 Ernest Victor Keys R.U.C. Castlederg 06.04.1954 248 Wm Thomas Dourish Alexander Park 01.06.1954 249 Joseph Atkinson R.U.C. Castlederg 06.12.1955 122 250 Nat. Nixon Spamount 06.12.1955 220 251 Samuel Corry Castlederg 01.02.1956 252 Thomas Duncan Pollock Listymore 06.11.1956 253 Wm. James Armstrong R.U.C. Castlederg 07.05.1957 254 Joseph Nesbitt R.U.C. Castlederg 05.11.1957 255 Thomas Henry Trimble Castlederg 04.03.1958 256 Thomas Mc Smyth Ulster Bank 01.04.1958 196 257 John B. Williamson Clerk Council 03.06.1958 52 258 Robert K.H. Young Goland 04.11.1958 259 John James Darragh Ballyfolliard 02.12.1958 260 A.D. Gilmor Young Kilrail 02.12.1958 261 Wm. John Gordon Eden Park 02.12.1958 140 262 John T. Blair Breezemount Park 04.07.1959 317 263 John McCay Alt, Castlefin 02.06.1959 341 264 James G. Colgan R.U.C. Castlederg 01.12.1959 265 John McKelvey Victoria Bridge 02.02.1960 30 266 Albert Sproule Killen Creamery 03.05.1960 438 267 Wm. Osborne Young Listymore 04.10.1960 268 Norman Humes Castlederg 06.12.1960 269 R.W. John Smith Castlederg 05.12.1961 270 John K. Walls Castlederg 01.05.1962 271 Sydney Boal R.U.C. Castlederg 02.04.1963 272 Donald L. McIlgorm Alexander Park 01.10.1963 273 Robert McK. Huey Erganagh 02.02.1965 274 Samuel J. Loughlin Upper Strabane Road 04.05.1965 275 Robert Ian Duncan Drumquin 01.06.1965 276 Samuel George Walls Castlederg 07.12.1965

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277 James Kenneth Porter Ulster Bank 05.04.1966 891 278 Cecil J. Duncan 42 Queens Parade, Omagh 03.10.1967 279 Robert Henry Darragh Ballyfolliard 02.04.1968 280 Richard W. Jackson Hawthorn Park 01.04.1969 819 281 William T. Smyth Belfast Bank 06.05.1969 589 282 James Hemphill Maghernageeragh 07.10.1969 283 Johnston M. Foster Ulster Bank 03.03.1970 105 284 Samuel Crawford Castlederg 06.10.1970 285 James Lyons Railway Terrace 03.11.1970 286 Wm. James Patrick Bridgetown 01.12.1970 287 John Thomas Pollock Ballyfolliard 02.02.1971 288 S. Cambell McBride Northern Bank 01.06.1971 744 289 J. Maurice Gould R.U.C. Castlederg 02.11.1971 290 H.C. Geoffrey Huey Erganagh 07.03.1972 291 Edward Walker Ulster Bank 02.05.1972 292 David N. Browne 41 Main Street 03.04.1973 293 S. Norman Whiteman 24 Kylemore Gardens, Omagh 06.11.1973 294 John Ivan Lowry 89 Drumquin Road 04.12.1973 295 William J. McCreery Listymore 05.02.1974 296 James Johnston Erganagh 02.04.1974 451 297 Leslie Jack Diamond 02.04.1974 102 298 W. K, Montgomery 11 High Street 03.12.1974 299 Walter G. McGowan R.U.C. 31.12.1975 300 William T. Montgomery Castlegore Road 04.05.1976 301 William J. McElhinney R.U.C. Castlederg 30.12.1976 302 Ronald George Murray Upper Strabane Road 05.04.1977 762 303 Samuel J. Davidson William Street 04.10.1977 304 Eric John G. Robinson Creamery House Killen 07.03.1978 305 Robert J. Montgomery Lurganbuoy Road 04.04.1978 306 James Andrew Emery Lurganbuoy Road 02.05.1978 307 James Desmond Lowry Breezemount Park 18.05.1978 308 Herbert Watt 30 Lurganbuoy Road 06.11.1979 309 Desmond A. Williamson 9 Harpur Park 04.12.1979 310 Cecil David Orr Clarghmore, Drumquin 01.12.1981 311 John James Patterson 126 Castlederg Road, 06.10.1983 Drumquin 312 Samuel David Young 41 Creggan House 01.11.1983 313 William Joseph Smith 20 Magherlough Road 06.12.1983 314 Robert W. Johnston Castlederg 03.01.1984 1287 Scot Con 315 Robert Joseph Clements 20 Knickgreenan Park, Omagh 03.12.1985 316 Adrian Lucas 10 Meadow Park, Sion Mills 01.04.1986 317 David Beggs 12 Beechlawn Drive 02.12.1986 318 Ken Robinson Lower Strabane Road 01.11.1988 319 Alexander J. Fletcher Strabane Road 07.03.1988 315 320 Desmond Roulston 1 Whiterock Park 07.11.1989 321 Harold Loughlin 33 Lurganbuoy Road 05.12.1989 322 William R. Wallace 7 Hawthorn Park 06.11.1990

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323 Joshua Semple 40 Ganvaughan Road 06.04.1990 324 Richard Hamilton Carson 63 Drumlegagh Road 01.03.1994 325 Samuel Ralph Lyons Eden Park 03.05.1994 326 Elmer Johnston 2 Beechlawn 03.05.1994 327 Samuel John Harpur Ferguson Cresent 04.10.1994 328 Alastair John Patterson 126 Castlederg Road, 01.11.1994 Drumquin 329 Kenneth Thompson 25 Kirlish Road, Drumquin 03.10.1995 330 Vernon Gilmore 5 Main Street, Drumquin 07.11.1995 331 Keith Ian Patterson Shanog Road 07.04.1998 332 Alister Pinkerton Boyturn Road, Drumlegagh 05.05.1998 333 Robert D. Andrew Lowry 21 Carncorn Road 02.03.1999 334 Wilfred K. Sinclair 157c Melmount Road, Sion 02.03.1999 Mills 335 Samuel J. Ian Lowry 91 Drumquin Road 06.04.1999 336 Steven D.T. Patterson 26 Ednagee Road 05.10.1999 337 Robert Loughlin Grove Road 07.12.1999 338 John Wilson Walker 1 Kilstrule Road 06.03.2000 339 Robert McKelvey 17 Carrickadartans 02.05.2000 340 George Kerr Drumbarley Road, Drumquin 03.10.2000 341 Nigel Bogle Eden Park, Castlederg 05.12.2000 342 Stephen Robert Gault 6 Corlea Road, Omagh 06.11.2001 343 Desmond S. Patterson 25 Moneygal Road 05.02.2002 344 William Paul H. Trimble 18 Killyvilly Hts. Enniskillen 01.10.2002 345 Kenneth A. Milligan 10 Creeduff, Killen 01.10.2002 346 Alan Andrew Gordon 33 Derg Vale 04.05.2004 347 Herbert Louis Davis 16 Beechwood, Omagh 15.04.1999? 4556 Eng Con 348 Adrian Liggett 17 Oakland Drive 03.05.2005 349 Colin Stevenson Erganagh 04.04.2006 350 David Sproule Kilmore Rd. 03.10.2006

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